Types of Monoclonal Antibodies
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What is the primary classification of monoclonal antibodies based on their function?

  • Structure
  • Mechanism
  • Target
  • Function (correct)
  • What characterizes conjugated monoclonal antibodies?

  • They are tagged or labeled with a molecule (correct)
  • They are not used for therapy
  • They have no specific target
  • They are not used for diagnosis
  • What is the main difference between naked and conjugated monoclonal antibodies?

  • Their target on the cell surface
  • The presence or absence of a label or tag (correct)
  • Their functional groups
  • Their mechanism of action
  • Which type of monoclonal antibody does not have an attached molecule?

    <p>Naked monoclonal antibody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the molecule attached to conjugated monoclonal antibodies?

    <p>To provide additional therapeutic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of screening cells after fusion?

    <p>To identify cells that produce the desired monoclonal antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of cells producing the desired monoclonal antibodies after screening?

    <p>They are transferred and grown in tissue culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibodies are produced by the cells after fusion?

    <p>Monoclonal antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of growing cells in tissue culture?

    <p>To increase the number of cells producing the desired antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the fusion process?

    <p>Production of monoclonal antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary applications of the subject discussed?

    <p>Identifying certain types of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative purpose of the subject besides cancer identification?

    <p>Delivering drug therapies to target cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential immune-related consequence of the subject's application?

    <p>Initiation of immune responses against cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a function of the subject discussed?

    <p>Conducting cancer surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the subject's application in cancer treatment?

    <p>It can initiate immune responses and deliver targeted therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of combining two monoclonal antibodies in a single drug?

    <p>To enable the immune system to attack cancer cells immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of CD19 in the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab?

    <p>It is a protein found in cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of monoclonal antibodies produced using tissue culture techniques?

    <p>They are produced in vitro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of combining two monoclonal antibodies in a single drug like blinatumomab?

    <p>The immune system can attack cancer cells immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target of the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab in cancer cells?

    <p>CD19 protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CD3 protein in the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab?

    <p>To target T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the key areas where monoclonal antibodies are commonly applied?

    <p>Research, medical diagnosis, and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of monoclonal antibodies in medical diagnosis?

    <p>They help identify specific diseases or conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason monoclonal antibodies are used in research?

    <p>To understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of using monoclonal antibodies in treatment?

    <p>They can be engineered to target specific cells or tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of monoclonal antibodies?

    <p>They are specific to a particular antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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